More from Kelly Dawson

chaises next to pool

Before & After

Pool! Firepit! ADU! How This Designer Tripled the Function of an Encinitas Backyard Pool! Firepit! ADU! How This Designer Tripled the Function of an Encinitas Backyard

By Kelly Dawson, Photography by Charlotte Lea

June 22, 2024

Before & After

Even Sunglasses Got Their Own Shelf in This Tiny Entryway Revamp Even Sunglasses Got Their Own Shelf in This Tiny Entryway Revamp

By Kelly Dawson

April 30, 2024

green kitchen cabinets

DIY & How To

I Couldn’t Find Affordable Large Art, So I Made My Own for $60 I Couldn’t Find Affordable Large Art, So I Made My Own for $60

By Kelly Dawson

March 29, 2024

seafoam green kitchen

Before & After

Don’t Call It Sage—This D.C. Kitchen’s Seafoam Cabinets Bring the Drama Don’t Call It Sage—This D.C. Kitchen’s Seafoam Cabinets Bring the Drama

By Kelly Dawson, Photography by Jennifer Hughes, Styling by Kristi Hunter

March 8, 2024

soapstone backsplash

Before & After

With a Good Layout in Place, This Kitchen Reno Was About Gaining More Counter Space With a Good Layout in Place, This Kitchen Reno Was About Gaining More Counter Space

By Kelly Dawson, Photography by Vivian Johnson

February 17, 2024

Teen bedroom with arched desk and 60s-inspired wallpaper.

Bedrooms

A Bed That Stores a Surfboard—And 10 More Far-Out Teen Room Ideas A Bed That Stores a Surfboard—And 10 More Far-Out Teen Room Ideas

By Kelly Dawson

December 13, 2023

walnut headboard

Before & After

Dare We Say, This Brown-on-Brown L.A. Kitchen Beats Bright and Airy Any Day Dare We Say, This Brown-on-Brown L.A. Kitchen Beats Bright and Airy Any Day

By Kelly Dawson, Photography by Michael P. H. Clifford

November 11, 2023

chair at plywood desk

Before & After

Tales From a Basement Reno: “All I Knew Was I Wanted a Concrete Floor With Plywood Millwork” Tales From a Basement Reno: “All I Knew Was I Wanted a Concrete Floor With Plywood Millwork”

By Kelly Dawson, Photography by Amanda Archibald, Styling by Jen Levy

November 4, 2023

woman in kitchen with son

Before & After

This Airy Bungalow Reno Got a Last-Minute Dose of Oxblood Drama in the Kitchen This Airy Bungalow Reno Got a Last-Minute Dose of Oxblood Drama in the Kitchen

By Kelly Dawson, Photography by Charlotte Lea

November 3, 2023

Pink house exterior with yellow door flanked by palm trees.

Before & After

Steel Clad, Energy Efficient, Shape Shifting (!)—These Exterior Designs Stand Out on the Block Steel Clad, Energy Efficient, Shape Shifting (!)—These Exterior Designs Stand Out on the Block

By Lydia Geisel, Kelly Dawson

October 27, 2023

Modern house in nature painted black.

Color & Paint

10 Black Exterior Houses That Put the Drama Front and Center 10 Black Exterior Houses That Put the Drama Front and Center

By Kelly Dawson

October 16, 2023

floral backsplashh tile

Before & After

Put Down the Sledgehammer: This California Kitchen Makes a Case for Keeping Walls Put Down the Sledgehammer: This California Kitchen Makes a Case for Keeping Walls

By Kelly Dawson, Photography by Laure Joliet, Styling by Merisa Libbey

September 29, 2023

marble lined archway

Before & After

Most of the Ideas for This L.A. Reno Came From a 2018 Road Trip Through Europe Most of the Ideas for This L.A. Reno Came From a 2018 Road Trip Through Europe

By Kelly Dawson

August 31, 2023

5 IKEA Closet Hacks to Get That Custom Wardrobe Look

Closet Organization

5 IKEA Closet Hacks to Get That Custom Wardrobe Look 5 IKEA Closet Hacks to Get That Custom Wardrobe Look

By Raven McMillan, Kelly Dawson

August 11, 2023

Entertaining

9 One-Pan Recipes That’ll Turn Your Weeknight Frown Upside Down 9 One-Pan Recipes That’ll Turn Your Weeknight Frown Upside Down

By Kelly Dawson

December 22, 2020

The Bright Colors of Sri Lanka Inspired the Design of This London Home

Color & Paint

The Bright Colors of Sri Lanka Inspired the Design of This London Home The Bright Colors of Sri Lanka Inspired the Design of This London Home

By Kelly Dawson

December 9, 2019

Color & Paint

Forget About All-White: 13 Kitchen Colors You Should Definitely Try Instead Forget About All-White: 13 Kitchen Colors You Should Definitely Try Instead

By Kelly Dawson

August 21, 2019

Design Inspiration

The Rubber Plant Is Ready for Its Instagram Close-Up The Rubber Plant Is Ready for Its Instagram Close-Up

By Kelly Dawson

April 23, 2019

Entertaining

10 Stone Fruit Recipes That’ll Make You Run (Not Walk) to the Farmers Market 10 Stone Fruit Recipes That’ll Make You Run (Not Walk) to the Farmers Market

By Kelly Dawson

April 18, 2019

Here’s an Idea: What If You Painted Your Bathroom Pink?

Bathrooms

Here’s an Idea: What If You Painted Your Bathroom Pink? Here’s an Idea: What If You Painted Your Bathroom Pink?

By Kelly Dawson

March 26, 2019

Design Inspiration

6 Indoor Garden Ideas That Will Convince You to Become a Plant Person 6 Indoor Garden Ideas That Will Convince You to Become a Plant Person

By Kelly Dawson

March 19, 2019

Bathroom Tile

5 Rules for Choosing Colorful Bathroom Tiles 5 Rules for Choosing Colorful Bathroom Tiles

By Kelly Dawson

March 1, 2019

Lifestyle

8 Fresh Summer Fruit Recipes That Basically Taste Like a Vacation 8 Fresh Summer Fruit Recipes That Basically Taste Like a Vacation

By Kelly Dawson

February 8, 2019

Entertaining

7 Healthy Lunch Recipes That Aren’t Salad 7 Healthy Lunch Recipes That Aren’t Salad

By Kelly Dawson

January 29, 2019

Blue-Green Rooms Are Having a Moment, And You Shouldn’t Miss Out

Color & Paint

Blue-Green Rooms Are Having a Moment, And You Shouldn’t Miss Out Blue-Green Rooms Are Having a Moment, And You Shouldn’t Miss Out

By Kelly Dawson

January 28, 2019

Design by Room

Why Settle for a Bland Kitchen Remodel When These Colorful Options Exist? Why Settle for a Bland Kitchen Remodel When These Colorful Options Exist?

By Kelly Dawson

January 17, 2019

12 IKEA Accessories That’ll Make Your Kitchen Feel So Fresh and So Clean

Budget Living

12 IKEA Accessories That’ll Make Your Kitchen Feel So Fresh and So Clean 12 IKEA Accessories That’ll Make Your Kitchen Feel So Fresh and So Clean

By Kelly Dawson

October 22, 2018

Entertaining

7 Healthy Breakfast Recipes That Are Worth Not Hitting “Snooze” For 7 Healthy Breakfast Recipes That Are Worth Not Hitting “Snooze” For

By Kelly Dawson

October 12, 2018

Drink Recipes

7 Refreshing Rosé Drink Recipes That’ll Make Your Summer Water Taste That Much Better 7 Refreshing Rosé Drink Recipes That’ll Make Your Summer Water Taste That Much Better

By Kelly Dawson

October 11, 2018

This Popular Household Plant Is Virtually Impossible to Kill, Says an Expert

Design Inspiration

This Popular Household Plant Is Virtually Impossible to Kill, Says an Expert This Popular Household Plant Is Virtually Impossible to Kill, Says an Expert

By Kelly Dawson

October 11, 2018

8 Easy Recipes That Put an End to Sad Desk Lunch

Entertaining

8 Easy Recipes That Put an End to Sad Desk Lunch 8 Easy Recipes That Put an End to Sad Desk Lunch

By Kelly Dawson

October 11, 2018

Emily Henderson Wants You to Paint Your Room in This Timeless Hue

Blue

Emily Henderson Wants You to Paint Your Room in This Timeless Hue Emily Henderson Wants You to Paint Your Room in This Timeless Hue

By Kelly Dawson

October 11, 2018

This Colorful Designer Wants You to Paint Your Room Pink

Color & Paint

This Colorful Designer Wants You to Paint Your Room Pink This Colorful Designer Wants You to Paint Your Room Pink

By Kelly Dawson

October 11, 2018

Is This the Next Monstera? How to Make This Tropical Plant Thrive

Design Inspiration

Is This the Next Monstera? How to Make This Tropical Plant Thrive Is This the Next Monstera? How to Make This Tropical Plant Thrive

By Kelly Dawson

October 11, 2018

Bedrooms

4 IKEA Bed Hacks to Shake Up Your Space This Weekend 4 IKEA Bed Hacks to Shake Up Your Space This Weekend

By Kelly Dawson

October 11, 2018

Entertaining

12 Healthy Salad Recipes on a Mission to Eradicate the “Sad Desk Lunch” 12 Healthy Salad Recipes on a Mission to Eradicate the “Sad Desk Lunch”

By Kelly Dawson

October 11, 2018

New York’s Coolest Hotel Designer Is Begging You to Go Bold With Paint

Color & Paint

New York’s Coolest Hotel Designer Is Begging You to Go Bold With Paint New York’s Coolest Hotel Designer Is Begging You to Go Bold With Paint

By Kelly Dawson

October 11, 2018

Entertaining

10 Zippy Green Salad Recipes You’ll Actually Be Excited to Eat 10 Zippy Green Salad Recipes You’ll Actually Be Excited to Eat

By Kelly Dawson

October 11, 2018

The Blooms That Make a Fall Wedding Dramatic in the Best Way

Style & Shopping

The Blooms That Make a Fall Wedding Dramatic in the Best Way The Blooms That Make a Fall Wedding Dramatic in the Best Way

By Kelly Dawson

October 11, 2018

Design by Room

7 Outdoor Patio Ideas That Give This Underrated Space Its Due 7 Outdoor Patio Ideas That Give This Underrated Space Its Due

By Kelly Dawson

October 11, 2018

Entertaining

7 Summer Lunch Ideas That Are Best Enjoyed Outside 7 Summer Lunch Ideas That Are Best Enjoyed Outside

By Kelly Dawson

September 20, 2018

Drink Recipes

6 Halloween Cocktail Recipes That Are Worth Waiting For 6 Halloween Cocktail Recipes That Are Worth Waiting For

By Kelly Dawson

September 20, 2018

Entertaining

6 Summer Dessert Ideas That Will Take You Back to Childhood 6 Summer Dessert Ideas That Will Take You Back to Childhood

By Kelly Dawson

September 20, 2018

Entertaining

7 Instant Pot Recipes for When Your Weekday Energy Is Zapped 7 Instant Pot Recipes for When Your Weekday Energy Is Zapped

By Kelly Dawson

September 20, 2018

Entertaining

7 Easy Lunch Salad Recipes That Make the Most of Summer 7 Easy Lunch Salad Recipes That Make the Most of Summer

By Kelly Dawson

September 20, 2018

Entertaining

7 Simple One-Pot Meals That Were Made for Busy Summer Nights 7 Simple One-Pot Meals That Were Made for Busy Summer Nights

By Kelly Dawson

September 20, 2018

Entertaining

7 Summer Pasta Recipes That Put Barbecue to Shame 7 Summer Pasta Recipes That Put Barbecue to Shame

By Kelly Dawson

September 20, 2018

Entertaining

7 Easy No-Cook Recipes to Turn to When It’s Sweltering Outside 7 Easy No-Cook Recipes to Turn to When It’s Sweltering Outside

By Kelly Dawson

September 20, 2018

Entertaining

6 Healthy Snack Ideas That Are Perfect in the Heat of Summer 6 Healthy Snack Ideas That Are Perfect in the Heat of Summer

By Kelly Dawson

September 18, 2018

Design by Room

Fireplace Tiles Are the Unsung Heroes of Your Living Room Design Fireplace Tiles Are the Unsung Heroes of Your Living Room Design

By Kelly Dawson

September 18, 2018

Entertaining

7 Healthy One-Pan Recipes To Get You Out of the Kitchen Quick 7 Healthy One-Pan Recipes To Get You Out of the Kitchen Quick

By Kelly Dawson

September 17, 2018

Design Inspiration

Maybe You Should Hide Your Bad Rental Floors Maybe You Should Hide Your Bad Rental Floors

By Kelly Dawson

September 13, 2018

Kitchen with neon backsplash

News & Trends

12 Kitchen Backsplash Ideas, From Glossy Tiles to Sleek Marble 12 Kitchen Backsplash Ideas, From Glossy Tiles to Sleek Marble

By Kelly Dawson, and Rebecca Deczynski

September 13, 2018

Learn How to Care for a Money Tree and It Might Save You Cash

Design Inspiration

Learn How to Care for a Money Tree and It Might Save You Cash Learn How to Care for a Money Tree and It Might Save You Cash

By Kelly Dawson

September 10, 2018

Entertaining

5 Radish Ideas That Raise the Profile of This Overlooked Veggie 5 Radish Ideas That Raise the Profile of This Overlooked Veggie

By Kelly Dawson

March 21, 2016

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